§ 14721

Added by renumbering Section 5780 by Stats. 2012, Ch. 34, Sec. 182. (SB 1009) Effective June 27, 2012. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 254 of Ch. 34. Note: Termination clause applies to Chapter 8.9, comprising Sections 14700 to 14726.
(a)This chapter shall only be implemented to the extent that the necessary federal waivers are obtained. The director shall execute a declaration, to be retained by the director, that a waiver necessary to implement any provision of this

chapter

has been obtained.

(b)This chapter shall become inoperative on the date that, and only if, the director executes a declaration, to be retained by the director, that more than 10 percent of all counties fail to become mental health plan contractors, and acceptable alternative contractors are not available, or if more than 10 percent of all funds allocated for Medi-Cal mental health services must be administered by the department because

an acceptable plan is not available.

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